Jesse Helms: American Garbage »

Posted By Radiofreeeuropa 1 year ago in News

What does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorship abroad, should play such a major role? Like scum on a stagnant pond, the rottenest elements in American society rose to the top of the political system during the last quarter of the twentieth century.

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    Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago

    When presented with evidence that Roberto D'Aubuisson, the US-backed death squad leader in El Salvador, was involved in atrocious human rights abuses, Helms responded, "All I know is that D'Aubuisson is a free enterprise man and deeply religious." One peace activist who met with Helms staffers to describe the murders of Nicaraguan doctors, nurses and children by the Contras was told, "Well, they're just communistsâ;;they deserve to die."

    Helms was the worst of the worst, the fact that he rose to such high positions in U.S. politics is an indictment in itself. The racist supporter of mass murder receives no conciliatory mercy from me just because he is finally in He11.

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    Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago

    The outpouring of cliches and bogus praise, designed to conceal rather than illuminate, that is churned out by the American media in lieu of analysis regarding this man and the hate consumed agenda he pursued, is simply appalling. Not a single commentator on the television networks, cable outlets or major daily newspapers addresses the central issue: what does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorships abroad should play such a major role?

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    mmrhe1 year ago

    I second that Radio....You could see the hate in his face.

    The disturbing thing is how long he served. We are our own worst enemy I'm afraid!

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    bubba21 year ago

    Helms was no less evil than Bush or Cheney or Rove are evil.

    The amazingly sad part about it all is that at least HALF of the eligible voters in this country DO NOT VOTE!!

    When HALF the country does not even CARE who is running our government, it is no wonder that people of Helms' ilk get elected and get into power.

    It is the voters and the people that ARE concerned who suffer due to the negligence and the "no care" attitude of HALF of the people in this country.

    To THAT extent, the people are getting what we deserve. And what a SAD, PATHETIC commentary that is on the American people.

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    Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago

    Helms simply represented the worst of the worst.

    Here's a few of his quotes:

    "I'm a conservative progressive, and that means I think all men are equal, be they slants, beaners or nig**rs."

    Jesse Helms, North Carolina Progressive, February 6, 1985,

    "The New York Times and The Washington Post are both infested with homosexuals themselves." The Post, he charged, "caters to homosexual groups. Just about every person down there is homosexual or lesbian,"

    Source - Home.att.net

    "Bill Clinton "better watch out if he comes down here [to North Carolina]. He'd better have a bodyguard."

    -Quote according to Helms (and refuted by military personnel), the military was likely to shoot Clinton if he came to North Carolina.

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      Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago

      "If God had wanted us to use the metric system, Jesus would have had 10 apostles."

      "The destruction of this country can be pinpointed in terms of its beginnings to the time that our political leadership turned to socialism. They didn't call it socialism, of course. It was given deceptive names and adorned with fancy slogans. We heard about New Deals, and Fair Deals and New Frontiers and the Great Society."

      â;; From a Helms editorial at WRAL-TV in Raleigh.

      "They should ask their parents if it would be all right for their son or daughter to marry a Negro."

      -- In response to Duke University students holding a vigil after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, 1968

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      scott42611 year ago

      Jesse Helms has his own special corner of hell toasting marshmallows next to Jerry Falwell...

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      JoseMadre1 year ago

      Agreed. As a minority and a Republican, I hope we can purge our party of weasels like this. Funny that one of the few things I agreed with him on was the protection of American jobs from absurdly unfair competition from nations that utilize virtual or actual slave labor. I don't mind free trade with nations like Canada that have employment, safety, and environmental standards, but not with places like China that have none of the above. The Democrats ae ahead of us on this issue.

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      1-2-Oscar1 year ago

      Ken Layne, Radiofreeeuropa, and others condemn Jesse Helms as "human garbage" and demonstrate their own moral superiority by acting just as Helms did. That's very revealing of what is REALLY wrong with American politics.

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      HMMace1 year ago

      ----YEAH-BUY HE HELPED PO0R PEOPLE...WITH US TAX DOLLARS..

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        bluenote15221 year ago

        Okay you overzealous whackjobs, he's gone, let it go. I wonder who'll give the Eugoogaley?

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        quackpot1 year ago

        Rather than condemn the man for his views which, in 2008 seem totally obnoxious, it might be more valuable to understand the forces that enabled this man of hate to rise to become a senior Dean of U.S. politics.

        Jesse Helms was MUCH larger than an individual. An understanding of the U.S. deserves an objective view of this senior representative of the nation and the forces that gave him his power.

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        ConquerorWyrm1 year ago

        Well, I must say, the author of this article wasn't much of a fan of the recently departed, that's for sure...

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          mmrhe1 year ago

          It's becoming more and more evident that we are no longer one nation under God but several nations under the almighty Buck!

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          hefaa11 year ago

          Big backer of the the tobacco lobby/industry in North Carolina. Voted against anti-smoking legislation every chance he got. Kept pro lung cancer, emphysema and general COPD laws goin' for years.

          Best Case Scenario:

          Saint Peter asked Helms at the Golden Gates; "Smoking or Non-Smoking?", "Smoking" replies Jesse. St. Peter sends him directly to Hell where he now smolders. Irony can be fun.

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            Endoscopy1 year ago

            The big problem is that a lot of people were saying the same things back then. Most of them Southern Democrats. Jesse Helms was a Republican so they have to run his memory into the ground. Why don't you liberals Democrats talk about George Wallace?

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            LARK1 year ago

            What is presented in the story is a good example of how and why US media practises favorism and disfavorism.

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              mirageRF1 year ago

              Jesse was consistent in his beliefs and votes.

              He honestly represented the population of North Carolina.

              He never used his position to profit personally.

              He did not waffle on issues or walk the center line of popularity.

              His word was his bond.

              He never attempted to be all things to all people as do today's media savvy politicians.

              Love him or hate him, you could always trust him not to sell out to the highest bidder.

              Like most of his generation, his views on race, equality and gender matured as the country's views also became more accepting. He did not lead in these issues, but he learned from them.

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              ldave1 year ago

              God bless Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. He was a better man than any detracter commenting on his passing. we need more like him and fewer like Barack Hussein Obama

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              Mdiar1 year ago

              I did not like the man. I still do not. I do not mourn his passing and I am hopeful that this death can mark a new era of politics. The nicest thing I can say about this man is that he stuck to his beliefs. May God have mercy on his soul. He will need it.

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              mmrhe1 year ago

              I'm referring to the way we've been splintering down cultural and socio-economic lines.

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                Tcaros1 year ago

                Jesse Helms was a bigot. He won narrow victories by using racial devisiveness to his advantage in a polarized state. He was also against extending voting rights and aids funding. He will not be remembered for that long, except to say "remember that bstard from North Carolina, what's his name again."

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                  Khumarijade1 year ago

                  Hearing the news that Ole Jesse had died, made my day!

                  It is great to have lived long enough to watch all of the vivious and vile, vultures, snakes and scum from the South's shameful past curl up and DIE!

                  To all of those in Washington who cited Jesse Helms as their friend, such as Bob Dole. Remember the old saying....

                  "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you, who you are!"

                  JESSE HELMS, DEAD on 4TH of JULY!!!

                  One bigot down, millions more to go!

                  Lets hope there is a special place in HELL for Ole Jesse!

                  Just like the South, his a-- won't rise again!!!!!!!!

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                    hamy1 year ago

                    Oh, Jesse. I don't like to think bad of the dead, but you really gave me no choice.

                    I wouldn't be suprised if there is a long line of people waiting to dance on his grave. He gave a lot of people, me included, a lot of reasons to despise him.

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